The major features are a mid engine/intercooler/radiator layout fed by a large full width duct underneath
the car, a central longitudinal fuel tank, keen aerodynamics for high downforce /low drag, and Ford’s
Duratec or (sensational 280 bhp) Ecoboost turbo engine.
The chassis has the engine transverse, conventional front wishbones and a De Dion rear beam located by
a Watts pivot and links. Vortex own front uprights are cast aluminium LM25, heat treated and x-rayed .50
mm dia. curved side tubes give exceptional cockpit width and safety and a full width 50 mm rollover bar is
standard, as is a stainless exhaust system, aluminium dampers and radiator.
The V2 is to be available in LHD and RHD as 2.0 Duratec/mtx75 combination or 1.6/2.0 turbocharged
(Ecoboost) form, the latter rated at 280 bhp, for a launch price of £9,990. One other engine option is
under discussion. The initial batch will be five cars.
Innovations apart from the cooling are a high nose to direct cooling air to the underneath, a raked rollover
bar to put the protection close above the drivers head/helmet, twin cockpit openings, integrated
headrests, integrated front aerofoils and a gear selector mounted directly on top of the fuel tank.
Production refinements include a lighter chassis 65mm narrower without loss of elbow room and a full
40mm lower than the prototype shown at Stonleigh earlier this year.
Track day options include trim tabs for the front aerofoils, a rear wing positioned in clean air, individual
triangulated rollover bars, lower ride height and stiffer springs. Other track day options include an air inlet
in the 'passenger' head fairing, race harness anchors and a six speed
gearbox.
For information on ordering, please use our contacts page. 
Vortex Automotive - Corporate News
Vortex Automotive Ltd is the new name for Phantom Automotive Ltd.
The company retains the same ownership and is
authoring this site to provide information on the
many
changes to our rebadged GTR, GTD, GT3 and GTV series of performance sports cars. Sharing new
product
development information will also be a
feature of this site.
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The Vortex series has been proven
and
tested by demanding
sports car
enthusiasts and
knowledgeable
drivers.
With a generous
72" wide interior and a
long 104"
wheelbase even the larger
enthusiast can
enjoy performance in
comfort.
In every way, the
Vortex sports
cars are
more
accomplished
than ever
and
yet still
very affordable. |
With the establishment of the new company, development is continuous - making the product more
powerful and desirable. This is evidenced by the announcement of new engine options. (see: Donor Parts)
and recent design changes.
(see: Specifications).
With sincere appreciation to our past, present and future customers, we invite you to explore our
site and to stay in touch via email to let us
know
how we are doing.
Meantime, to our new visitors, we welcome you and look forward to arranging a Vortex
test drive so
you can experience
first-hand
what
all
the excitement is about . . .
GT Product News Updated - May 2012
A new GT3 kit has just been delivered (the 25th) and the new GT-EV (LITHIUM- IRON electric) is targeted to be
running
by November 2012.
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New Headlight Cluster
New light cluster featuring bi-halogen
main unit, separate LED
sidelight with
addition of "Daytime Running Light" type option. |
Publicity News
In their in-depth review of the Vortex GT3 3.0 litre 225 bhp superkit, Complete KitCar says:
"One of the best kit car designs ever?"
" . . . The Vortex GT3 is an extraordinarily impressive kit car."
"Too Good for a Kit Car?"
" . . . emits an air of quiet confidence."
Complete KitCar included the Vortex series in their Complete Kit Car Guide 2011
In the November edition of Total Kit Car magazine the Vortex was described as:
" . . . stunning GT . . . "
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Vortex GT owners compare notes
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News Bites . . .
As a result of continued customer requests, Vortex Automotive has announced a Left Hand Drive study is
under way for the GT series.
